SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
152
152
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 152
favorite 0
quote 0
from its activity in the city. certain businesses that have their headquarters or administrative offices in san francisco that operate primarily in other locations would pay the gross receipts tax based on payroll costs. proposition e would require the city to phase in the gross receipts tax and phase out the tax on payroll costs over a 5 year period beginning in 2014. if the gross receipts tax revenue exceeds the revenue the city would have received under the tax on the payroll costs, then the tax on the payroll costs will be phased out and the final gross receipts tax rate will be lower than the maximum submitted in this measure. i'm here with board of supervisors president david chu, and also joining us is starchild and former candidate for public office and opponent of the office. supervisor chiu, please explain why we should be voting for this proposition. >> so proposition e is a measure it reform our current business tax. over a decade ago, a lawsuit forced our city to use a business tax that is problematic
from its activity in the city. certain businesses that have their headquarters or administrative offices in san francisco that operate primarily in other locations would pay the gross receipts tax based on payroll costs. proposition e would require the city to phase in the gross receipts tax and phase out the tax on payroll costs over a 5 year period beginning in 2014. if the gross receipts tax revenue exceeds the revenue the city would have received under the tax on the payroll costs, then the...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
96
96
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 96
favorite 0
quote 0
for the city in order to receive city-sponsored retiree health care benefits. and requires that both the city and employees gradually begin to contribute to the funding of the cost of the retiree health care. as a result, approximately 7,000 employees are making contributions to fund their retiree health care costs, and retiree health care trust fund, which was an initiative by proposition b now has $20.5 million set aside for these costs. in 2010 we worked together with labor and the business community to pass proposition c, a measure that required city employees to begin to pay their share of pension costs. this effort saved us more than $40 million, helping balance the city budget. this is yet another example of the value of working with people for solutions to the challenges that we faced. most recently we have begun to work together on health care and employee wellness. working with the health services system, i have create a wellness leadership council consisting of department heads and supervisor carmen chu and other representatives. our key goal is to d
for the city in order to receive city-sponsored retiree health care benefits. and requires that both the city and employees gradually begin to contribute to the funding of the cost of the retiree health care. as a result, approximately 7,000 employees are making contributions to fund their retiree health care costs, and retiree health care trust fund, which was an initiative by proposition b now has $20.5 million set aside for these costs. in 2010 we worked together with labor and the business...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
75
75
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 75
favorite 0
quote 0
in the city. the and the only way to do that is to look at these projects of five units or more and finding out, you know, who we're building the housing for? if we don't how can we assess polices and look awhere the gaps are so we can make sure to live in a city that is economically diverse and that where people, students, sf seniors, and families and others can still afford to stay here. so it's a mixture of things, of course. you know, production of housing, even market-rate housing lends to the production of a lower/middle-income housing. so it all kinds of feeds off of each other. again, he think it's time to be very deliberate in how we move forward around housing production and making sure that the needs of all san franciscans are met as it relates to housing. and again, it's a little bit dry and not very sexy, but the place we start is by gathering information. >> thank you, supervisor olague for your hard work on this. we're also joined by supervisor david campos as well. supervisor wiene
in the city. the and the only way to do that is to look at these projects of five units or more and finding out, you know, who we're building the housing for? if we don't how can we assess polices and look awhere the gaps are so we can make sure to live in a city that is economically diverse and that where people, students, sf seniors, and families and others can still afford to stay here. so it's a mixture of things, of course. you know, production of housing, even market-rate housing lends to...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
136
136
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 136
favorite 0
quote 0
which i think is to be the best districts of the state of california, and the city and county of san francisco, this past couple of years in the sonoma county as well and going back and representing the west tip as well. and i want to continue to make sure that we have a strong government, strong and effective state government. and i have talked about the governor nans issue, making sure that we let the majority rule so that we don't have the kind of stall mates that we find currently where the minority party can block what the majority wants to do and so we can have the democracy. i make the point that we didn't become the 8th or 9th largest economy in the world by chance. we became so because for generations we taxed ourselves appropriately and invested in some of the best public structures this world has ever seen, the best k-12 system, the most accessible and affordable higher education system so that children can pursue the hope and dream of a college degree. we invested in water system and transportation systems that works, parks that drew the best and the brightest from around
which i think is to be the best districts of the state of california, and the city and county of san francisco, this past couple of years in the sonoma county as well and going back and representing the west tip as well. and i want to continue to make sure that we have a strong government, strong and effective state government. and i have talked about the governor nans issue, making sure that we let the majority rule so that we don't have the kind of stall mates that we find currently where the...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
82
82
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 82
favorite 0
quote 0
the city would contribute $20 million dollars to the fund in 2013. each year the city contribution would increase by 2.8 million dollars up to 50.8 million dollars in 2024. after 2024, the city would contribute an annual amount base the on the 50.8 million dollars but adjusted for changes in the city's general fund revenue. the city would use the fund to build, purchase and improve affordable housing, provide 15 million dollars for a loan program for down payment assistance for moderate income home buyers and emergency first responders and provide up to 15 million dollars for a program that would help eligible households avoid foreclosure. proposition c would change the affordable housing requirement for private residential developments in two ways. first, it would reduce the on site affordable housing requirement to approximately 12 percent for most projects. second, it would prohibit the city from increasing affordable housing requirements beyond those in place on january 1st, 2013. proposition c would authorize the development of up to 30,000 low
the city would contribute $20 million dollars to the fund in 2013. each year the city contribution would increase by 2.8 million dollars up to 50.8 million dollars in 2024. after 2024, the city would contribute an annual amount base the on the 50.8 million dollars but adjusted for changes in the city's general fund revenue. the city would use the fund to build, purchase and improve affordable housing, provide 15 million dollars for a loan program for down payment assistance for moderate income...
17
17
tv
eye 17
favorite 0
quote 0
trouble is as as we've seen so often for so many years the city the city fathers they don't want this message to be to to to to be publicly had but actually this is just saying you know a nest of thieves so much pressure what we do is we comment on what down we bring in some new chap who understands the way the chaps work and we call for a bit bigger but you know a new reviews we have a review and then we start talking about new laws it's going to take it's going to take at least a couple of years to get these new laws on to the statute books by which time or people who have been heavily engaged in the skullduggery of the shenanigans up to now are just going to quietly be forgotten and they'll just slip slide away scot free so we're not talking about a conspiracy theory we're talking about a conspiracy we're talking about because you know you say this is a theory is reality right now here's the big question around if it's a crime now why can't a detective from scotland yard arrest people today because scotland yard have been deliberately and specifically engineered outs of the process
trouble is as as we've seen so often for so many years the city the city fathers they don't want this message to be to to to to be publicly had but actually this is just saying you know a nest of thieves so much pressure what we do is we comment on what down we bring in some new chap who understands the way the chaps work and we call for a bit bigger but you know a new reviews we have a review and then we start talking about new laws it's going to take it's going to take at least a couple of...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
127
127
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
the politics of city, the way the run ed run campaign did. so i think that is one the issues and improving our good government and ethic laws in san francisco. >> miss breed, would you like to address the question? do you want me to repeat it? >> yes. >> sure. a recent chief civil grand jury report, at the request of supervisor campos the city conducted a comparison of laws identifying ways our ethic laws could be strengthened. as supervisor, what would you propose if anything to strength the ethic laws? >> i'm really happy about this kind of question. i teach ethical leadership for a program that trains democratic women to run for office. when i went to university here in san francisco one course i took to get my masters was a course in ethical leadership. i think it's important that ethics are at the core of our educational system starting from pre-k. and i think in terms of strengthening laws here in the city, we need to look at a stronger, more kind of law-based, educationally-based ethics system that really, truly is around enforcement.
the politics of city, the way the run ed run campaign did. so i think that is one the issues and improving our good government and ethic laws in san francisco. >> miss breed, would you like to address the question? do you want me to repeat it? >> yes. >> sure. a recent chief civil grand jury report, at the request of supervisor campos the city conducted a comparison of laws identifying ways our ethic laws could be strengthened. as supervisor, what would you propose if anything...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
130
130
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 130
favorite 0
quote 0
he is very familiar with the incredible work that spur does with the city, because of his work as a city administrativor,a lot of us from his vantage point of the mayor's office. i would like to recognize the department heads and elected officials. i know i've seen some of you here. thank you for coming out to support the fund workover our city employees. it is a privilege to me in particular to be here because i have had the opportunity for the last several years to be on the selection committee for the good government awards. it is really a treat. as a human-resources director, i get a lot of bad news. some of that gets in the newspaper. with all due respect to our brethren in the press, it's always a good story to write about bad behavior that may happen in a city department or that a public employee may have engaged in. we are the largest employer in san francisco. it is only natural as some of that bad behavior may fall on our doorsteps. it is refreshing to see some of the wonderful work people are doing, who really personify the ethos of san francisco. i want to celebrate that. on
he is very familiar with the incredible work that spur does with the city, because of his work as a city administrativor,a lot of us from his vantage point of the mayor's office. i would like to recognize the department heads and elected officials. i know i've seen some of you here. thank you for coming out to support the fund workover our city employees. it is a privilege to me in particular to be here because i have had the opportunity for the last several years to be on the selection...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
109
109
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
majority of the city's revenue. all of those payments were made by piper until we undertook this project. we asked the team -- how do we modernize how we do our work and provide better customer service of the same time? that made for a lot of work in our office. >> the team is an interesting combination of talents and personalities. we have a lot of people who stepped up and became real leaders for the project. >> i've been working for the city for almost 20 years now. i've seen data entry, a paper form scanning, to online filing. we made it easier for the taxpayer to file. we were able to save a lot of money. >> the amount of support in this organization around change and each other is really incredible. you have senior managers who were just so open to the learning process. it makes the process so much easier. it is such a pleasure to go through. >> we have seen a reduction in paper that has been dramatic. we have converted nearly 100% of all of our paper filings to online filings. this work is critical to the cit
majority of the city's revenue. all of those payments were made by piper until we undertook this project. we asked the team -- how do we modernize how we do our work and provide better customer service of the same time? that made for a lot of work in our office. >> the team is an interesting combination of talents and personalities. we have a lot of people who stepped up and became real leaders for the project. >> i've been working for the city for almost 20 years now. i've seen...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
104
104
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 104
favorite 0
quote 0
that the city needs to take the initiative, as well as lead developers. when we are marketing these new rental units on the market, that we are advertising in ebony and essence and jet and some of the african-american journals, publications and associations, so we're able to capturethis community, this market. you said yourself 25% live in public housing. there is an unbelievable amount of wealth within the african-american community, as well as education. when we look at thriving cities like atlanta, washington, d.c., chicago -- i won't use detroit because that is a different situation. but really my rant does have a point. my point is that we really need to get serious about this outmigration. task forces have said it and there is only so much government can do and we really need to begin to hold our private partners accessible. if you are truly look to recruel talented african-americans to come and live in this city, to work for our corporations, to establish businesses then we need to go and speak to them where they are. thank you. >> thank you. super
that the city needs to take the initiative, as well as lead developers. when we are marketing these new rental units on the market, that we are advertising in ebony and essence and jet and some of the african-american journals, publications and associations, so we're able to capturethis community, this market. you said yourself 25% live in public housing. there is an unbelievable amount of wealth within the african-american community, as well as education. when we look at thriving cities like...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
140
140
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
plans of the eir and will be in violation of 295, i want the city attorney to weigh in on that, i don't want to be in violation of those sections. >> john from the city attorney's office, if i could have a minute to review the letter which i just received and then i could respond to it. >> great, thank you, then let me ask staff for a minute and this would be the joint powers group, the rec and park department has a genuine concern about what ultimately happens with the open space and recreation facilities in the project. i know you can't answer that definitively today, i know we've had outside conversations about it, but i would like the record to reflect, if you can arrive at any conclusions about your recommendations about the disposition of those properties, you would come before our commission with that information. >> commissioner john ram with the planning department, we would certainly be happy to do that and we'll certainly have many discussion ins the disposition of those property ins the years to come. >> thank you very much, let me just make a couple of observations, i'm enc
plans of the eir and will be in violation of 295, i want the city attorney to weigh in on that, i don't want to be in violation of those sections. >> john from the city attorney's office, if i could have a minute to review the letter which i just received and then i could respond to it. >> great, thank you, then let me ask staff for a minute and this would be the joint powers group, the rec and park department has a genuine concern about what ultimately happens with the open space...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
135
135
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 135
favorite 0
quote 0
the ideas are transplanted and that is the greatness of our city. we're an international city. we want to show what ideas are coming out of the far east, china, malaysia, the philippines, singapore as well as all over from europe. perhaps from africa and south america. we can learn from that just as we have done with concepts like sunday streets where people take back the streets and start having fun in our urban communities and bringing out the children to enjoy the environment. this is our future generations so we have to have the best ideas. how to keep our environment and our strong. i want to tell you that there are a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for keeping our city grain trade we have at least three different projects that we have been focused on for a number of years. i have had the privilege with working with mohammed and our city engineers to accomplish this. most importantly with our community leaders and volunteers throughout every part of our neighborhoods. i hope that you do you is your time and take advantage of our wonderful weather to go out and do as many d
the ideas are transplanted and that is the greatness of our city. we're an international city. we want to show what ideas are coming out of the far east, china, malaysia, the philippines, singapore as well as all over from europe. perhaps from africa and south america. we can learn from that just as we have done with concepts like sunday streets where people take back the streets and start having fun in our urban communities and bringing out the children to enjoy the environment. this is our...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
93
93
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 93
favorite 0
quote 0
so all of those documents are on file with the city of daly city. so the traffic impacts were studied in comparison, for instance to the former post office facility that was there. and found that the uses which are planned to be the towed cars, and other mta uses. for instance our training facility, possibly enforcement and other vehicles to be stored there. were actually similar impacts and spread over time. for instance the tow-trucks -- the towing facility starts behind the hall of justice. so that tow customers are able to pick up their cars there within the first 24 hours. then they are towed to -- at this current time -- to pier 70. they would, if this lease were approved be towed to 2650 bay shore, which is accessible by the t line and the 9 and 8 ax muni routes. while they operate 24 hours a day, they receive only 25 vehicles a day that would be put into long-term storage at the facility both inside and out. they will have weekly auctions, which they currently have at pier 70 and it's approximately anticipated 300 people would attend, but th
so all of those documents are on file with the city of daly city. so the traffic impacts were studied in comparison, for instance to the former post office facility that was there. and found that the uses which are planned to be the towed cars, and other mta uses. for instance our training facility, possibly enforcement and other vehicles to be stored there. were actually similar impacts and spread over time. for instance the tow-trucks -- the towing facility starts behind the hall of justice....
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
75
75
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 75
favorite 0
quote 0
work for us in the city. >> thank you very much. before we turn it over to you mr. campbell i would like to give an opportunity for members of the public that would like to speak on this item, both items regarding mr. harrington and mr. campbell. >> good afternoon again commissioners. eric brooks representing san francisco green party and the local grass-roots organization our city. i think it's all been said about general manager harrington. he knows we love him and i will just get to mike campbell and going to the three over there in the staff positions also and barbara, nancy and jason. i think one thing that none of you would commend mike for but we can as advocates is for mike and all these folks is because of the deep passion that all of the advocates have for the issue and getting it right mike and the others have been put through what can only be described as an extremely grueling process of dealing with all of our complaints and disagreements, and as you can see on the 18th we came out of this with something that everybody
work for us in the city. >> thank you very much. before we turn it over to you mr. campbell i would like to give an opportunity for members of the public that would like to speak on this item, both items regarding mr. harrington and mr. campbell. >> good afternoon again commissioners. eric brooks representing san francisco green party and the local grass-roots organization our city. i think it's all been said about general manager harrington. he knows we love him and i will just get...
93
93
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
WMAR
tv
eye 93
favorite 0
quote 0
today the city will commemorate the 10th anniversary, a crime that shook the city and made national news, on october 16th, 2002 k the home of cornell and angela dawson was fire bombed. the family died in the fire. neighbors, community leaders and faith base groups worked together with the city to build a monument to the dawsons at 1401 east preston street. it's become the safe haven for children and families. this morning, we have mr. reggie joining us live with the housing department. good morning. i understand you are instrumental in getting this here today. what is going through your mind as we look back ten years. >> it's a good feeling to know that after ten years the dawson center is alive and does positive things for children in this city and east baltimore. >> reporter: moving forward, what do you see for the safe haven? >> i like to think we would spread this kind of center throughout the city of baltimore. we are trying our best to maintain this center, and hopefully with funding in future, be able to expands the operation. >> reporter: this scenario is a case of witness intimi
today the city will commemorate the 10th anniversary, a crime that shook the city and made national news, on october 16th, 2002 k the home of cornell and angela dawson was fire bombed. the family died in the fire. neighbors, community leaders and faith base groups worked together with the city to build a monument to the dawsons at 1401 east preston street. it's become the safe haven for children and families. this morning, we have mr. reggie joining us live with the housing department. good...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
79
79
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 79
favorite 0
quote 0
eliminated to help balance the city's budget. we would like to hear answers from mr. johnson, miss davis and miss olague. >> i will give you two examples of where he i would start to look. one we had with regard to the mta a major problem with work orders and waste and inefficiencies and we see other agencies basically cannibalizing muni. muni buss are being fixed with plastic bags and duct-tape. that kind of waste and inefficiency should be cut out of the system immediately. we need to look at our upper management fee schedules, including the highest paid police chief and some of the highest paid top brass at the police department. so i would start to look at our master fee schedules at the upper management levels where we can save some money. >> thank you. miss johnson? >> i agree with that, the sfmta is one of the areas where we found the department whose money was going places that nobody was looking for. that is what i'm trying to talk about. and you can throw more money at it, but a lot of people who have been there have be
eliminated to help balance the city's budget. we would like to hear answers from mr. johnson, miss davis and miss olague. >> i will give you two examples of where he i would start to look. one we had with regard to the mta a major problem with work orders and waste and inefficiencies and we see other agencies basically cannibalizing muni. muni buss are being fixed with plastic bags and duct-tape. that kind of waste and inefficiency should be cut out of the system immediately. we need to...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
66
66
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 66
favorite 0
quote 0
that is almost 85% of all businesses in the city. because she is from here, she really understands what small businesses are about, and she articulates your needs in washington, d.c. in may 2008, san francisco opened the office of small business, under the leadership of gavin newsom, under the urging of our small business leaders. the mayor heard there was a need for the community to have a small office to help the needs of our small businesses in san francisco, help them understand and navigate the complex structure in getting a business opened within the city and county of san francisco. initially, primarily, we were going to be about helping you understand licensing and permitting requirements, but, really, shortly after we open our doors, we understood that we were also, as a government entity, a place for people to come when they want to know about loans, about writing a business plan. where to go to do that, where to go to get assistance. we are also a resourced. when we do see people in our office, many of them are a year or t
that is almost 85% of all businesses in the city. because she is from here, she really understands what small businesses are about, and she articulates your needs in washington, d.c. in may 2008, san francisco opened the office of small business, under the leadership of gavin newsom, under the urging of our small business leaders. the mayor heard there was a need for the community to have a small office to help the needs of our small businesses in san francisco, help them understand and...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
103
103
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
to end hotelization problem that has been bothering the city since the law passed in 1981. i think some of you already have this, but it's a bay citizen article and what is interesting about it is how it speaks to the economics of this. what it talks about is a woman, i don't give her name, but she goes to the landlord with a business proposition, i will give up a rental if you rent it and gave me 10% and the landlord says and at $225 a night when was a $2100 a month apartment is now $6700 a month hotel room and she gets $670 a month. furthermore it says he has since turned over a second participant for her to manage as a vacation rental. if you go on the web and type in "short-term rental," you get the golden gateway. if you do the math and rent for ten days, you get $4500 and you if rent for 20 days a month you get $9,000 and if could rent the whole time you would get $13,500. that is a lot more you get renting them out as rental apartments. what you are doing today is really important. it's critical as mitchell said to putting the stopper in the bottom of the bathtub. it
to end hotelization problem that has been bothering the city since the law passed in 1981. i think some of you already have this, but it's a bay citizen article and what is interesting about it is how it speaks to the economics of this. what it talks about is a woman, i don't give her name, but she goes to the landlord with a business proposition, i will give up a rental if you rent it and gave me 10% and the landlord says and at $225 a night when was a $2100 a month apartment is now $6700 a...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
88
88
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 88
favorite 0
quote 0
and the city. they have also been working with state regional water quality control board and the united states environmental protection agency to ensure that human health and safety in residents and workers is being protected today and will be continued to be protected as the navy completes its clean up. with respect to the precautions that are being taken to protect residents' health, the san francisco health department and the treasure island development authority will continue to work with the two state agencies, the department of toxic be substance control and the california health department to ensure that the navy continues to implement control measures that have been put in place since the navy started its environmental clean up. these control measures include dust control measures, air monitoring at all excavation sites as well as all radiologically controlled areas. our office will continue to review the work of treasure island development authority and its consultants that ted: ctionv th
and the city. they have also been working with state regional water quality control board and the united states environmental protection agency to ensure that human health and safety in residents and workers is being protected today and will be continued to be protected as the navy completes its clean up. with respect to the precautions that are being taken to protect residents' health, the san francisco health department and the treasure island development authority will continue to work with...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
125
125
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 125
favorite 0
quote 0
strategy and task force which have highlighted streets throughout the city that are, where more of the collisions take place. that level of proactive looking at the whole city it find the areas of most need, that's something that is separate from this application-driven program. that's something we're going to be doing a little more work on to bring back to you in the next few months, how exactly that would work. and i think that for the school track as well, it might be more proactive looking, lacking at the worst locations city-wide and how can we address those. whereas this program is mostly for people who, we know that any time you go out you hear constituents asking you about things like traffic calming and speed humps and we need to have a program to address those, but we know an application-driven process doesn't reach all the locations, it reaches the locations where somebody has made a decision to apply. >> what's the average speed limit in most of these areas? >> usually 25 miles per hour. >> 25 miles, okay. i know when, i'm going to guess a lot of us went to the bike coaliti
strategy and task force which have highlighted streets throughout the city that are, where more of the collisions take place. that level of proactive looking at the whole city it find the areas of most need, that's something that is separate from this application-driven program. that's something we're going to be doing a little more work on to bring back to you in the next few months, how exactly that would work. and i think that for the school track as well, it might be more proactive looking,...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
93
93
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 93
favorite 0
quote 0
cities in the world, the most -- the cities that are worth your affection and that express to the rest of the world their taste of friendship, fraternity, friendship and for that we have to be together, we have to wan -- want to draoe yait toing and we want to make sure that this memorandum of understanding, this understanding between paris and san francisco be a final way of saying to each other it's happiness to live in both san francisco and paris together. thank you very much. [applause]. >> my presence to san francisco is maybe not as symbolic as the golden gate. i done have with me works of art that express when the banks of the san river won't have anymore cars that i started recently, but parisian artists know how to do things that we like a lot, so this is an object that is very symbolic of paris for you. [applause]. >> so, there's little christo and bakarage. >> what's wrong? what's wrong? >> [inaudible]. >> he's not happy? what's going on? >> how beautiful. i'm going to put your picture in it. beautiful. >> thank you, mayor. isn't the french language absolutely so exciting,
cities in the world, the most -- the cities that are worth your affection and that express to the rest of the world their taste of friendship, fraternity, friendship and for that we have to be together, we have to wan -- want to draoe yait toing and we want to make sure that this memorandum of understanding, this understanding between paris and san francisco be a final way of saying to each other it's happiness to live in both san francisco and paris together. thank you very much. [applause]....
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
126
126
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
rest of the world what a great city can be. as a gay teenager growing up in the south, struggling to accept myself in a place that was not supportive san francisco offered me hope and made me realize there would be a place for me in the world as a gay man. studying in our city's great university ucsf inspired me to dead cat my research. today san francisco and its institutions continue to inspire me. in a world grabingly with global warming i'm inspired to make san francisco the city with the highest per capita bicycle use and have a bicycle network that is safe and convenient for everyone. i am inspired by this vision but also deeply concerned. i worry for the safety of friends and family and my own safety whenever we ride our bikes in the city. despite progress that has been made installing new bike lanes we have had too many close calls with cars and recently a friend was hit by a car as he was biking to work. it still feels unsafe to ride a bike in san francisco and few places are as dangerous as oak and fell. i fully suppo
rest of the world what a great city can be. as a gay teenager growing up in the south, struggling to accept myself in a place that was not supportive san francisco offered me hope and made me realize there would be a place for me in the world as a gay man. studying in our city's great university ucsf inspired me to dead cat my research. today san francisco and its institutions continue to inspire me. in a world grabingly with global warming i'm inspired to make san francisco the city with the...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
90
90
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 90
favorite 0
quote 0
but when i look at the dollars, i'm not sure, could you dra*e address how that the city and the controller's report? it seems to be a fairly vast effect. >> there's no question, this is a significant impact on the city but let's translate that for our viewers. it's an impact on the rate payers. this is not born by the city's budget, it's borne by everybody's monthly water bill. we know everybody's water bill is going to climb because we have to rebuild our sewer system. on top of that do we want to add many hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars to conduct a rate study that has been done several times that is going to completely drain the stoerplg capacity we have and absolutely put the city further back tomorrow than where we are today? >> we're talking about lettinging the rate payers decide for themselves. it gives the rate payers the information they need in 2016 if it gets back on the ballot. the controller's report is actually quite inaccurate. it projects if prop f passes, a plan is implemented, adopted by the voters and hetch hetchy valley is restored that it will cost $10 billion
but when i look at the dollars, i'm not sure, could you dra*e address how that the city and the controller's report? it seems to be a fairly vast effect. >> there's no question, this is a significant impact on the city but let's translate that for our viewers. it's an impact on the rate payers. this is not born by the city's budget, it's borne by everybody's monthly water bill. we know everybody's water bill is going to climb because we have to rebuild our sewer system. on top of that do...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
136
136
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 136
favorite 0
quote 0
and the downtown neighborhood, at that time and coming out of that plan effort, the city in the inner act si effort led by the mayor's office commissioned a report that recommended the creation aof a new broader area plan that covered a broader area around the transbay transit center to consider the land use patterns in the future of downtown growth in the context of the new transit center project. so, we engage ined that public process for several years, culminating in a draft plan in 2009 and towards the end of 2011, a draft eir was published on the plan and then this may, the planning commission certified the eir and adopted the plan, following that the, the board approved the plan and the mayor signed it and they are not reflective, so the next step and key step in the implementation of this plan are the item that is are before you today, particularly amendment of the jointly adopted 1989 memo that the implemented section 295 particularly to raise the budgets on a number of park ins the downtown in response to the adoption of this comprehensive plan, and then secondarily to act on
and the downtown neighborhood, at that time and coming out of that plan effort, the city in the inner act si effort led by the mayor's office commissioned a report that recommended the creation aof a new broader area plan that covered a broader area around the transbay transit center to consider the land use patterns in the future of downtown growth in the context of the new transit center project. so, we engage ined that public process for several years, culminating in a draft plan in 2009 and...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
128
128
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 128
favorite 0
quote 0
of the city. thank you. >> there will be opportunities for further data collection analysis one focused on the medical sector which i think is relevant to general and ucsf and also the square, that's the focus of one of the greater down ton areas of work and the primary study there is traffic balance, whereas our primary focus in this data collection, i fully acknowledge your concerns, we should have done a better job outreaching to you, was on the muni zone issue particularly on arterial streets. >> i think some of the neighbors on 26 might argue that. there are some streets in potrero hill certainly that i consider to be arterial streets. one more thing, i am happy to hear about the breakout workout group that you just described that is promising. the other thing i think i would like to ask you to also begin to consider and this maybe speaks to commissioner olague's desire to have a dashboard, but when we're talking about the southeastern neighborhood plan, the master plan, pay attention to thos
of the city. thank you. >> there will be opportunities for further data collection analysis one focused on the medical sector which i think is relevant to general and ucsf and also the square, that's the focus of one of the greater down ton areas of work and the primary study there is traffic balance, whereas our primary focus in this data collection, i fully acknowledge your concerns, we should have done a better job outreaching to you, was on the muni zone issue particularly on arterial...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
81
81
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
for the city. it would just be good for us to understand where the city's larger picture is going with real estate overall. secondly i also want to adjourn today's meeting in memory of bernard kern, he was nearly 92 years old when he passed way october 9th, 2012. he was a veteran and served in the army in world war ii and lived in san francisco. he had spent of the last several years at laguna honda [ho-rpbts/] where his many colorful stories will be missed by the staff and volunteers who he entertained. thank you. >> mr. president seeing no other names on the roster, that concludes roll call for introduction. >> supervisor farrell, pardon me. >> colleagues i have one hearing request, following up on mayor lee's comments from president chiu i'm introducing hearing requests regardsing our over $4 billion health care liability on the books in san francisco. in 2004 the government accounts board issued statement 45 requiring government employers to measure and report liabilities associated with post r
for the city. it would just be good for us to understand where the city's larger picture is going with real estate overall. secondly i also want to adjourn today's meeting in memory of bernard kern, he was nearly 92 years old when he passed way october 9th, 2012. he was a veteran and served in the army in world war ii and lived in san francisco. he had spent of the last several years at laguna honda [ho-rpbts/] where his many colorful stories will be missed by the staff and volunteers who he...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
90
90
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 90
favorite 0
quote 0
women who have been economically disadvantaged for generations here in the city. we need to provide jobs. with when we talk about green jobs of future and sustainable produce, we need to talk about how to feed the single mothers in those communities. we need comprehensive reforms to bring those disadvantaged communitis with us. we cannot provide those folks with jobs unless we reform our drug policies in san francisco, which essentially disadvantage and persecute young men of color who on a day to day basis are being subjected to the criminal justice system in a way that is not done by other members of our society. >> you have got another minute. [ laughter ] >> on a day to day basis what we're doing here in san francisco is we are disenfranchising folks and limiting their ability for future employment. once you have a conviction for a non-violent drug-related crime, your chances of getting a future employment are essentially nil. there was a research study published recently in a san francisco newspaper, that showed the rate of drug convictions dropped, and the v
women who have been economically disadvantaged for generations here in the city. we need to provide jobs. with when we talk about green jobs of future and sustainable produce, we need to talk about how to feed the single mothers in those communities. we need comprehensive reforms to bring those disadvantaged communitis with us. we cannot provide those folks with jobs unless we reform our drug policies in san francisco, which essentially disadvantage and persecute young men of color who on a day...
60
60
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
KNTV
tv
eye 60
favorite 0
quote 0
the new ceo of citi. that has sent shares really trading very volatily, been down as much as 2.5%. right now they have off about 1.5%. it comes off a rally we saw monday on the back of that better-than-expected earnings report from citi and better-than-expected data on retail sales. we have more data ahead, including consumer prices, which are key in setting the increase in terms of what you will receive in social security. johnson & johnson and united health have reported better than expected results. the dow had a 19-point gain monday. the nasdaq starts at 3064 after being up 20. the government's consumer financial watchdog has received thousands of complaints from people struggling to repay their student loans. the consumer financial protection bureau says it's very similar to what we heard from homer owners who were confused with the situation that wear mortgage payments. the students are being charged extra fees and can't get a representative on the phone many times to try to get help to fix the situ
the new ceo of citi. that has sent shares really trading very volatily, been down as much as 2.5%. right now they have off about 1.5%. it comes off a rally we saw monday on the back of that better-than-expected earnings report from citi and better-than-expected data on retail sales. we have more data ahead, including consumer prices, which are key in setting the increase in terms of what you will receive in social security. johnson & johnson and united health have reported better than...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
102
102
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 102
favorite 0
quote 0
the title, america's best city. thank you very much. much.pars4 (applause) >> we came to seven straight about 10 years ago. -- 7th street about 10 years ago. the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push. that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but when i do, it is usually from the inside out. it is like watching something being spawned. you go in, and you begin to work, excavate, play with the dancers, and then things began to emerge. you may have a plan that this is what i want to create. here are the ideas i want to play with, but then, you go into the room, and there maybe some fertile ideas that are becoming manifest that are more interesting than the idea you had initially set out to plan. so there has to be this openness for spontaneity. also, a sense that regardless of the dea
the title, america's best city. thank you very much. much.pars4 (applause) >> we came to seven straight about 10 years ago. -- 7th street about 10 years ago. the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push. that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
65
65
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 65
favorite 0
quote 0
>> behind the city, behind the houses, behind those hills. the see any more hills? >> these kids are wonderful. they get to explore, they get to see different things. >> we let them explore a little bit. they get their best. if their parents ever ask, we can learn -- they can say that they learned about the depth of field or the rule of thirds or that the shadows can give a good contrast. some of the things they come up with are fantastic. that is what we're trying to encourage. these kids can bring up the creativity and also the love for photography. >> a lot of people come into my classes and they don't feel like they really are creative and through the process of working and showing them and giving them some tips and ideas. >> this is kind of the best kept secret. you should come on and take a class. we have orientations on most saturdays. this is a really wonderful location and is the real jewel to the community. >> ready to develop your photography skills? the harvey milk photo center focuses on adult classes. and saturday workshops expose youth and adults to p
>> behind the city, behind the houses, behind those hills. the see any more hills? >> these kids are wonderful. they get to explore, they get to see different things. >> we let them explore a little bit. they get their best. if their parents ever ask, we can learn -- they can say that they learned about the depth of field or the rule of thirds or that the shadows can give a good contrast. some of the things they come up with are fantastic. that is what we're trying to...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
92
92
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 92
favorite 0
quote 0
>> yes, john from the city attorney's office. the planning department handed out a sort of technical that was added to the resolution and i wanted to point out a few additional changes to that and i prepared some language to address commissioner borden's concern, so on staff -- the additional memorandum that you received, the technical corrections, on page 3, there's a paragraph that should read, the planning commission and recreation and park commission have heard and considered testimony presented at the public hearing and have further considered the written materials and oral testimony and it continues, it's changing the verb, and then there's a correction on page 4, therefore reviewing the materials and having heard all the testimony and arguments, the commissions find, conclude and resolve as follows, so those are sort of minor technical things in response to commissioner borden, the second resolved clause, i would suggest adding language as follows, and this is the clause that begins the increase in the acl's specified by t
>> yes, john from the city attorney's office. the planning department handed out a sort of technical that was added to the resolution and i wanted to point out a few additional changes to that and i prepared some language to address commissioner borden's concern, so on staff -- the additional memorandum that you received, the technical corrections, on page 3, there's a paragraph that should read, the planning commission and recreation and park commission have heard and considered...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
64
64
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
and also the long-term view of housing here in the city. because there was the 10th and market project, i know started out as for-sale units and asked for a conditional use to be considered as rental units. you know, 55 laguna, the project i worked foreperson seven and a halfs and we sat with open houses and debated whether that should be 100% affordable low-income senior housing or not or mixed-use housing? recently those project sponsors came back and wanted to maybe sacrifice some of the middle-income affordable housing for the financing of the senior housing? so that is -- these debates are endless. so i think again it would help to have just, you know, more holistic approach to this whole thing. i don't think we have the appropriate analyses sometimes or least i didn't feel that way when we were approving project-by-project things. and i think there is always room to include more information. and so i don't think the conversation ends today. >> thank you, supervisor campos? >> thank you, you know, i have been on this board for four yea
and also the long-term view of housing here in the city. because there was the 10th and market project, i know started out as for-sale units and asked for a conditional use to be considered as rental units. you know, 55 laguna, the project i worked foreperson seven and a halfs and we sat with open houses and debated whether that should be 100% affordable low-income senior housing or not or mixed-use housing? recently those project sponsors came back and wanted to maybe sacrifice some of the...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
147
147
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 147
favorite 0
quote 0
we serve the city just like muni drivers serve the city but you don't care about us. i -- just like the lady who got reward. i come in all the time. nobody gives me awards. listen. i've lived in the city for 42 years. i've been a cab driver for 23 of those years. is that it? you disgust me, the way you do this one minute. you are unbelievable. you are so right wing conservative. this is a city of harry bridges. this is a liberal city. not a conservative city, where you give cabs to the cab 9 i been on the list 17 years. i get nothing. you give away our rights. you give away our rights and our lives. i have wasted my life. i have given up -- i have given up -- >> chairman nolan: next speaker. >> steven heimnay. security. >> i have. steven heimnay -- >> with all due respect to you guys giving us a minute you're getting paid to be mere. my cab that you just issued a new medallion for is in the garage so i can give you money for parking. so you're trusting me -- i'm supposed to trust you to borrow $300,000 to get a medallion, where you're watering down our investment by i
we serve the city just like muni drivers serve the city but you don't care about us. i -- just like the lady who got reward. i come in all the time. nobody gives me awards. listen. i've lived in the city for 42 years. i've been a cab driver for 23 of those years. is that it? you disgust me, the way you do this one minute. you are unbelievable. you are so right wing conservative. this is a city of harry bridges. this is a liberal city. not a conservative city, where you give cabs to the cab 9 i...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
103
103
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
because we have the and city employees at the end currently. and i found that confusing. >> would you restate what you would change it to? a-2? >> yes. this is a-2 little "b." you know what? actually a probably better way to do that is to put the other than elected officials and department heads in parenthesis. i want to make it clear that we are talking about different sets of individuals. >> i found myself all the way through this understanding i think the genesis of why "a" and "c" are separate. but i think down the road, people trying to understand what we are talking about will wonder why nonwillful violations by is not followed by four entries. but in fact is separated into two different categories. i think it makes something already complicated harder to track. there is history why they are treated separately. but once you get to this point, we will conduct a show-case hearing. this language happens over and over again. and it's the willful violations by these particular people. and nonwillful violations by four categories of people. and
because we have the and city employees at the end currently. and i found that confusing. >> would you restate what you would change it to? a-2? >> yes. this is a-2 little "b." you know what? actually a probably better way to do that is to put the other than elected officials and department heads in parenthesis. i want to make it clear that we are talking about different sets of individuals. >> i found myself all the way through this understanding i think the genesis...
198
198
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
KTVU
tv
eye 198
favorite 0
quote 0
it's the 100th homicide of the year so far in the city. police say the victim was walking by himself on hilton street near 57th avenue when he was shot. he was taken to highland hospital where he later died. at this time last year oakland police were investigating 95 homicides. >>> a court-appointed monitor overseeing oakland police reform says he's shocked by the lack of progress. robert warshaw says the police department took a step back falling out of compliance with one of its important tasks of creating a monitoring system to track officers who are engaging in bad behavior. it's the latest report before a federal judge hears arguments in december about whether to place the department under federal control. >>> the mountainview city council is scheduled to hear two appeals tonight of a decision to allow a chick-fil-a restaurant to open. one appeal claims noise and air pollution will negatively impact people who live near the proposed site on west el camino real. another report says the driverthrough will lead to more collisions between
it's the 100th homicide of the year so far in the city. police say the victim was walking by himself on hilton street near 57th avenue when he was shot. he was taken to highland hospital where he later died. at this time last year oakland police were investigating 95 homicides. >>> a court-appointed monitor overseeing oakland police reform says he's shocked by the lack of progress. robert warshaw says the police department took a step back falling out of compliance with one of its...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
229
229
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 229
favorite 0
quote 0
city and many::w6t @&c @&c"p% members of the community. so thank you. additionally we have received over 3502>y7v letters of support from individuals. these letters have come from parents,6uo teachers, young professionals seniors, and it's very clear that there is a broad diversity of support for people who want to see this project happen. our officex2.up has received letters, voicing concerns from residents and local businesses in around loss of parking and we are highly0lwÑh empathetic to this. we have met with some of the businesses and are confident we can work together ascql a community with ma to identify solutions going forward. ultimately we believe that't these improvements will enhance the area and will benefit the businessesl"et and residents and it is very clear that this project is well supported and should be approved and breakéwqt ground as soon as possible. so thank you very much for your time. >> chairman nolan: thank you. >> barry corngold, barry =$=9q=1ñ andrew walker. >> hello barry corngold. i think that this is goi
city and many::w6t @&c @&c"p% members of the community. so thank you. additionally we have received over 3502>y7v letters of support from individuals. these letters have come from parents,6uo teachers, young professionals seniors, and it's very clear that there is a broad diversity of support for people who want to see this project happen. our officex2.up has received letters, voicing concerns from residents and local businesses in around loss of parking and we are highly0lwÑh...
SFGTV2: San Francisco Government Television
64
64
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV2
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
the city of san francisco is one of the only cities and, in fact the only city that did not respond to a survey of water recycling. the city will not do anything and they say they cannot recycle water for ten years, even though there is already best practices. so this study would find out ways that we can improve -- we used to get most of our water from the undergroundwater infrastructure, but that has not been maintained properly. so we have been relying more and more on hetch hetchy, which was created by damming the tuolumne river, where we get our water. so it's a study to fund researching ways to improve our water system. >> it's interesting that hope and i get this question, because we just remailed on this topic about two hours ago and i have been trying to get more information, because we usually agree on a lot of things. i have opposed this measure, because i think it's -- at a time when we don't have a lot of funding, i think the spirit of the measure is in the right place, looking at some issues of water. one is what i'm concerned with is, i'm the only health go and it could
the city of san francisco is one of the only cities and, in fact the only city that did not respond to a survey of water recycling. the city will not do anything and they say they cannot recycle water for ten years, even though there is already best practices. so this study would find out ways that we can improve -- we used to get most of our water from the undergroundwater infrastructure, but that has not been maintained properly. so we have been relying more and more on hetch hetchy, which...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
81
81
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
rent -controlled neighborhood in the city. the marriott consists of the overflow at the apartments. people coming in and out. we have been plagued with transients, prostitution, bedbugs, roaches. i had to vacate my apartment for a week due to bedbugs. it was horrible. i have suffered stolen items and this street the boeing, not the outside people. it takes away apartments for renters, diminishing the amount of supply in the city. which drives the rentals up. this is simple. it drives it skyhigh, so that the middle-class can no longer afford to live here. it gets worse. no security. the doorman doesn't know people coming in or out, as he used to know people who lived there long-term. the quality of life has been diminished terribly. i can't say enough. i have had so much trouble with this landlord. rose marie knows how many times i called her office to correct items that were horrible. so i urge you to pass this legislation unanimously when it comes to the board, because it's so important this. has been going on for years. i ha
rent -controlled neighborhood in the city. the marriott consists of the overflow at the apartments. people coming in and out. we have been plagued with transients, prostitution, bedbugs, roaches. i had to vacate my apartment for a week due to bedbugs. it was horrible. i have suffered stolen items and this street the boeing, not the outside people. it takes away apartments for renters, diminishing the amount of supply in the city. which drives the rentals up. this is simple. it drives it...
43
43
tv
eye 43
favorite 0
quote 0
the city. youth matters the influx of talent into the continental hockey league from across the globe continues this time it's the kids' turn. russia's national football team will be seeking to extend their one hundred percent record in world cup twenty fourteen qualifying later on tuesday they take on azerbaijan in a game they're expected to win with something to spare. russia's world cup qualifying campaign is going from strength to strength nine points from three games and no goals conceded tease them sit top of the group capello saw and put in a very good battling performance against a political team run for from the world i suppose yana certainly not in the same class and almost one hundred places below the russians however the italian is expecting a tough game on tuesday. i know their head coach bertie votes very well and i played against him azerbaijan are a well organized side under disciplined i have noticed that they have a number of decent footballers who could cause problems and als
the city. youth matters the influx of talent into the continental hockey league from across the globe continues this time it's the kids' turn. russia's national football team will be seeking to extend their one hundred percent record in world cup twenty fourteen qualifying later on tuesday they take on azerbaijan in a game they're expected to win with something to spare. russia's world cup qualifying campaign is going from strength to strength nine points from three games and no goals conceded...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
85
85
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 85
favorite 0
quote 0
city, not only our clinic, but the city. we have all our children in san francisco should have insurance now because if they are low income enough, they get medical. if they actually have a little more assets, a little more income, they can get happy family. we do have family who come outside of our neighborhood to come on our clinic. one thing i learn from our clients, no matter how old they are, no matter how little english they know, they know how to get to chinatown, meaning they know how to get to our clinic. 85 percent of our staff is bilingual because we are serving many monolingual chinese patients. they can be child care providers so our clients can go out and work. >> we found more and more women of child bearing age come down with cancer and they have kids and the kids were having a horrible time and parents were having a horrible time. how do parents tell their kids they may not be here? what we do is provide a place and the material and support and then they figure out their own truth, what it means to them. i s
city, not only our clinic, but the city. we have all our children in san francisco should have insurance now because if they are low income enough, they get medical. if they actually have a little more assets, a little more income, they can get happy family. we do have family who come outside of our neighborhood to come on our clinic. one thing i learn from our clients, no matter how old they are, no matter how little english they know, they know how to get to chinatown, meaning they know how...
33
33
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
KNTV
tv
eye 33
favorite 0
quote 0
into the 70s. 79 in redwood city. right around 80 degrees in los gatos and santa cruz. whenever you get this offshore setup, almost uniform temperatures so just about as warm today in san jose as right by the bay in oakland. we've got changes on the way. we'll warm you up into the mid-90s, even triple-digit heat possible as we head through thursday and then the rain moves in. stick around for the next couple of minutes. i've got your seven-day forecast ready to go in my next report. let's check on your drive. >> a great morning for some of these folks on 101 because they're finishing up their work day. i zoomed in, this is northbound 101 right at university just under that sign for the shopping center there. you see these folks doing their work. they're blocking all but two lanes as you see the cars coming through. the volume is light, we do see some slowing. they're putting down some new pavement there. you see the slowing on the maps just past that seen northbound side. southbound a little slowing as they move crews
into the 70s. 79 in redwood city. right around 80 degrees in los gatos and santa cruz. whenever you get this offshore setup, almost uniform temperatures so just about as warm today in san jose as right by the bay in oakland. we've got changes on the way. we'll warm you up into the mid-90s, even triple-digit heat possible as we head through thursday and then the rain moves in. stick around for the next couple of minutes. i've got your seven-day forecast ready to go in my next report. let's check...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
70
70
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 70
favorite 0
quote 0
it can't be because under the ordinance the city attorney cannot advice any city employee, assist any city employee in -- i could read the language. shall not act as legal for any city employee having custody of any public record for purposes of denying access to the public. but if you want to keep it, it becomes a get-out-of-jail free card. the other thing that is important. i think that the full commission should hear these cases. i think that the public is entitled to that. and the notion of a hearing officer who is unknown and has no real accountability would be involved is contrary to the spirit of this. >> can i ask a question about that. so in the situation where because of timing issues. that's necessarily going to cause potentially are in delay between sunshine task force finding and the commission finding. you think it's worth it for the full commission? >> mr. shaw's case has been sitting over a year. >> could you answer my question, i am curious. we will address mr. shaw's issue tonight. >> okay, i think it's worth the wait to get the full commission to hear it. >> thank y
it can't be because under the ordinance the city attorney cannot advice any city employee, assist any city employee in -- i could read the language. shall not act as legal for any city employee having custody of any public record for purposes of denying access to the public. but if you want to keep it, it becomes a get-out-of-jail free card. the other thing that is important. i think that the full commission should hear these cases. i think that the public is entitled to that. and the notion of...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
96
96
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 96
favorite 0
quote 0
speaker: i believe i heard a suggestion that the city attorney provide the precedent for your hearing a case involving discipline of your own executive director. if the city attorney provides you with that information i would hope it's made available to the public as well. i think it's important. thank you. speaker: johnson i quickly wanted to say that um, please take into consideration that it's not just a member of the staff. this is more of the executive director who is managing all of the staff and i think that that leads to a bit of a conflict of interest for you to decide to dismiss it or not and to send it over to a different ethics commission. the city attorneys office i'll say is technically supposed to have ethical walls, fire walls, but there was some question as to whether our own deputy city attorney for the task force could help us with some of these ethics commission matters. that leads me to believe that there could be a conflict. i encourage you to send it to a different jurisdiction based on the fact that it is a department head managerial employee. thank you. speake
speaker: i believe i heard a suggestion that the city attorney provide the precedent for your hearing a case involving discipline of your own executive director. if the city attorney provides you with that information i would hope it's made available to the public as well. i think it's important. thank you. speaker: johnson i quickly wanted to say that um, please take into consideration that it's not just a member of the staff. this is more of the executive director who is managing all of the...
131
131
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
WMAR
tv
eye 131
favorite 0
quote 0
again in the city. we are conscious when people call us about concerns when drug dealers or people are doing things to disrupt the community, we are anticipating what action we can take when we have the matters. those are the kinds of things we want the community to understand. >> reporter: i understand you were instrumental in the monument. what is going through your minds as we honor them tonight. what do you want the community to know moving forward? >> reporter: it's a good feeling to know we turned this house that was a modest $12,000 in value after it was burnt, and scorched at the time, and we put a million two to make sure the place remain in tact for the memory of the dawson family. it creates environment for children, to have a safe haven throughout the city. we would like to do more throughout the city. that's the goal. >> reporter: thank you for joining us this morning. we appreciate it. that event is at 6:00 tonight to honor and remember the dawson family. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> to
again in the city. we are conscious when people call us about concerns when drug dealers or people are doing things to disrupt the community, we are anticipating what action we can take when we have the matters. those are the kinds of things we want the community to understand. >> reporter: i understand you were instrumental in the monument. what is going through your minds as we honor them tonight. what do you want the community to know moving forward? >> reporter: it's a good...
140
140
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
KTVU
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
no major road delays into and out of the city. and if you are on downtown freeways, yesterday if you notice it is clear in san jose. 4:45, let's go to steve. >>> we have a little bit of a breeze, everything says sunny, mild to warm. we didn't have that yesterday. things are not as foggy yet. we'll see if some of that develops. 60s on the lows. it tells you it is pretty mild to warm and we are starting off very, very mild. a system is moving into the north, higher clouds look like they are disappearing. it will be sunny nice to warm. keeping an eye on that, see if it continues around 6:00 as it did yesterday when it was really thick. 60s and 70s and 80s, we will continue that especially on thursday. it looks to be the hottest day. coast, bay inland, it looks like things are turning around fast, it will be a big cooling trends into early next week, pam? >>> vice-president joseph biden is scheduled to attend a funeral for senator arlen specter. president barack obama has the flag flying at half staff. >>> than they had a shooting, th
no major road delays into and out of the city. and if you are on downtown freeways, yesterday if you notice it is clear in san jose. 4:45, let's go to steve. >>> we have a little bit of a breeze, everything says sunny, mild to warm. we didn't have that yesterday. things are not as foggy yet. we'll see if some of that develops. 60s on the lows. it tells you it is pretty mild to warm and we are starting off very, very mild. a system is moving into the north, higher clouds look like they...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
85
85
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 85
favorite 0
quote 0
that's how the city is going about doing t i am very proud. i am very proud because -- you know, busty posy hit a grand slam and we all celebrate that and i'm going to use baseball analogies all along and these grants don't win the series or the whole ball game but they are important building blocks of steps of confidence that involve the people. the next people up at bat are the people themselves and you're going to get trained in the people that we need. you're going to help us create better schools with our school district because that is part of the neighborhood. better transportation systems. small businesses that have all of the streets we're rebuilding and the old redevelopment and the successor agency called office of community investment and infrastructure. they're succeeding. they're the ones there. they're going to use smart investment strategies with the communities to build businesses there. we learned. you just can't put poor people in housing and expect them to survive and succeed. that's not how we have done it. we have done it
that's how the city is going about doing t i am very proud. i am very proud because -- you know, busty posy hit a grand slam and we all celebrate that and i'm going to use baseball analogies all along and these grants don't win the series or the whole ball game but they are important building blocks of steps of confidence that involve the people. the next people up at bat are the people themselves and you're going to get trained in the people that we need. you're going to help us create better...
208
208
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
CNBC
tv
eye 208
favorite 0
quote 0
probably is the reason if you were to own citi to own citi, the international story. you know, if you're owning jpmorgan because you believe that there is leadership there that could grow the overall business, you own citi because of the international component and that's one positive with the new ceo coming in, but at this point shareholders are unclear in terms of what this is telling us and what's ahead because we are not getting enough information here from them. >> it's that international growth that has been a positive surprise which is why a lot of us are so shocked this morning. maria see you tonight for debate coverage. thanks for coming to the phone. >> thanks so much. >> maria bartiromo joining us on the business news line. gary kaminsky, more on the departure. i'd love to hear your take. >> let me run through some notes with you, obviously, i've tried to speak to as many people, shareholders, bankers, competitors, those that feel that they know something about what may have taken place on the board so let's go through a couple of thing, first want to point
probably is the reason if you were to own citi to own citi, the international story. you know, if you're owning jpmorgan because you believe that there is leadership there that could grow the overall business, you own citi because of the international component and that's one positive with the new ceo coming in, but at this point shareholders are unclear in terms of what this is telling us and what's ahead because we are not getting enough information here from them. >> it's that...
48
48
tv
eye 48
favorite 0
quote 0
it's perched atop a jar and the view from the kremlin stretches far as the eye can see apt for a city to siberia for centuries. it lost its economic importance even before it was bypassed by the chance i bear in railway but the poles cremains a spiritual center. scenes like these are a yearly occurrence thousands of worshippers and blessid walter to commemorate the baptism of jesus. in the fifteen eighties the russians had only just conquered siberia taking it from the muslims. surrounded by enemies to be their stronghold constructed on top of the city but soon enough it became an economic siberian oil of its time bringing in a third of all russia's state revenue but the location had of the uses for the russians the russian crowd a revolt against the tsar and eighteen plenty five known as the decemberists will stand here in droves there they created a replica high society adopting the latest fashions as soon as they came out or at least once they made it from paris to siberia. but the city also served up some bit of irony for the russian royal family after the bolshevik revolution. th
it's perched atop a jar and the view from the kremlin stretches far as the eye can see apt for a city to siberia for centuries. it lost its economic importance even before it was bypassed by the chance i bear in railway but the poles cremains a spiritual center. scenes like these are a yearly occurrence thousands of worshippers and blessid walter to commemorate the baptism of jesus. in the fifteen eighties the russians had only just conquered siberia taking it from the muslims. surrounded by...
SFGTV: San Francisco Government Television
121
121
Oct 16, 2012
10/12
by
SFGTV
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
the city. over the years we have really focused most of our traffic calming dollars on that local category so as you can see in this
the city. over the years we have really focused most of our traffic calming dollars on that local category so as you can see in this